Low back pain is pain felt in the lower part of the spine and is sometimes called lumbar pain.
Approximately 7 out of 10 people experience it at some time in their lives.
Low back pain is common and it can feel different for everyone. It might feel like a sharp pain, dull ache, stiffness, or soreness, and sometimes can involve tingling in your legs and feet.
Even though low back pain can hurt, most of the time it isn't caused by serious problems. About 90% of people get better on their own in a few weeks.
Ways to manage low back pain
Low back pain can really affect your life. It can make it hard to work, enjoy your hobbies, and even impact your friendships, mood, and sleep.
The good news is there are things you can do to help.
Learning about how pain works is a great first step because it helps you know what’s going on in your body.
It’s important to understand that pain doesn’t always mean there is damage, and that you don’t have to wait until you are pain-free to move.
Staying active with gentle or paced activity is the best way to help low back pain. Other ways to help can include eating healthy foods, lowering stress, improving your mood, and getting good sleep.
